Table Of Contents - DX Engineering DXE-RCA8C-SYS-4S Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction
Are you ready to build your Receive Eight Circle Array?
DXE-RCA8C-SYS-4S Complete System Package
Additional Parts Required, Not Supplied with the DXE-RCA8C-SYS-4S
Eight Circle Layout
System Overview
Installation
Control and Power Connections
Receive Eight Circle Active Vertical Elements
Ground System
Lightning Protection
Array Spacing
Station Feedline, Active Element Feedline and Delay Line
Vertical Element Feedlines
Typical DXE-RCA8C-SYS-4S Receive Eight Circle Configuration
Delay Line
Optimizing the Array
Theory of Operation of the Receive Eight Circle Array
System Design Features and Benefits
Frequency Coverage -vs.- Element Type
Receive Antennas - Gain and Efficiency
Site Selection
Effects on Patterns
Site Selection in Relation to Noise Sources
Proximity to Transmitting Antennas
Examples of Array Performance
Multi-Band Arrays with Active Elements
Delay Line
Topographical Considerations
Sizing the Array
Receive Eight Circle Troubleshooting
Technical Support and Warranty
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